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UndergraduateBachelor of Science (with Honours)UCAS: G401

Computer Science (with a year abroad)

University of Leicester
Leicester, England
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4 yearsDuration
£25,100Per Year (Intl)
£34,000Avg. Graduate Salary
81%Satisfaction

Course Overview

The BSc (Hons) Computer Science (with a year abroad) at University of Leicester is a undergraduate programme designed for students passionate about designing solutions for real-world challenges. Based in Leicester, England, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 4-year full-time structure. Computer science is more than just knowing how to program. It’s about studying the core foundations of computing, managing real-world projects and preparing yourself to enter a field that’s constantly shaping the future. Do you enjoy programming, or are you convinced you would? International tuition fees are £25,100 per year, home/UK fees are £9,790 per year, and a minimum IELTS score of 6.5 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with 95% student satisfaction rating, a median graduate salary of £36,000 within three years, and a 85% continuation rate.

What You'll Learn

Programming Fundamentals
Discrete Mathematics and Logic
Data Structures and Algorithms
Software Engineering and Project Management
Database Systems and Design
Computer Networks and Security
Operating Systems and Architecture
Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning
UCAS Code:G401
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
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Entry Requirements

📋 Academic Entry Requirements

A-Level

ABB

International Baccalaureate

30 points

Minimum of 5 in SL Maths or 4 in HL Maths required if grade 5/B not held at GCSE. Applications & Interpretation and Analysis & Approaches both accepted.

UCAS Points128

🗣️ English Language Requirements

TestOverallLRWS
IELTS Academic6.55.55.55.55.5
PTE Academic61

L = Listening, R = Reading, W = Writing, S = Speaking

Tuition Fees & Funding

International Student Fee

£25,100

per year

Total Course Cost (4 years)£100,400

Home Student Fee

£9,790

regulated fee

Scholarships available for eligible students

Fees shown are for current entry. Fees may increase annually in line with inflation.

📊 OFFICIAL UK DATA

Graduate Outcomes

Based on official HESA Graduate Outcomes survey data

💰 Graduate Salaries — University of Leicester

Time After GraduationLower Quartile SalaryMedian SalaryUpper Quartile Salary
15 months£30,000£34,000£37,000
3 years£30,000£36,000£45,000
5 years£36,500£46,000£62,000

UK subject average: £32,000 — sector benchmark across all UK universities

Graduate Salary vs UK Subject Average

This course
UK average
Salary 3 years after graduation 13% above UK average salary
This course
£36,000
UK average
£32,000
Salary 5 years after graduation 44% above UK average salary
This course
£46,000
UK average
£32,000

Salary trend: ↑ up £10,000 from year 3 to year 5

Official Data

Salary figures are sourced from Discover Uni graduate outcomes data for this subject area at this provider (subject area: CAH11-01-01). These represent typical earnings and may not reflect this specific course. For official data, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.

💼 Employment Breakdown

50%Working
15%Studying
15%Seeking Work
65%Professional Jobs
Official Data

Graduate employment outcomes are sourced directly from Discover Uni for this specific course and provider. For full details, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.

Student Satisfaction

Course-level data

National Student Survey (NSS) results — undergraduate final-year students only

Teaching on my course
81%
Learning opportunities
82%
Assessment and feedback
78%
Academic support
90%
Organisation and management
87%
Learning resources
83%
Student voice
82%
Continuation rate% students continuing to year 2
91%

National Student Survey via Discover Uni.

Official Data

Source: This specific course at this provider

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About University of Leicester

University of Leicester offers Computer Science (with a year abroad) as part of its comprehensive programme offerings.

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